Marathon/Running News: 1/13/22 - 1/20/22

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News From: Thursday, January 20, 2022
	Auckland Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ASB Auckland Marathon to celebrate its 30th anniversary (United News of India) The 2022 Auckland Marathon remains scheduled to be held on January 23, with safety measures in place.
	Houston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		She finished a marathon in record time. She now hopes to inspire others. (6 News Richmond) Keira D'Amato talked about her record-shattering race and her hope to inspire others.
		D'Amato's Marathon Win Earns Her USATF Athlete Of The Week Honors (USATF.org) USATF recognized D'Amato as Athlete of the Week for her 2:19:12 run at the 2022 Houston Marathon.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge has been invited to run Tokyo Marathon (Canadian Running) Tokyo Marathon organizing committee offered the two-time Olympic marathon gold medallist Eliud Kipchoge to run the race on March 6.
News From: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
	Beachy Head Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Beachy Head Marathon powered by Eventrac (Endurance.Biz) Eventrac will provide registration, management and marketing solutions to the 2022 Beachy Head Marathon on October 23.
	Buffalo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Buffalo Marathon - Memorial Day Weekend (WGRZ) The 2022 Buffalo Marathon is scheduled on May 29.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon Race Director Hugh Brasher on What 2022 Will Bring (Access All Areas) An interview with London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher on what to expect in 2022 for the running industry.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Athletics Canada CEO David Bedford retires over inappropriate tweets (Canadian Running) Athletics Canada CEO David Bedford announced his retirement following discovery of his sexually inappropriate tweets while Mathieu Gentès took over as acting CEO.
News From: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
	26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		DONNA Marathon Weekend Returns -- In-Person and Virtually, February 4-6 (curetoday.com) The 2022 DONNA Marathon remains scheduled to be held on February 6.
	Houston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Beautiful, emotional and surreal: Keira D'Amato soaks in record-setting marathon performance (Danville Register & Bee) Keira D'Amato talked about her journey and experience in setting the American marathon record for women in 2:19.12.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Athletics Canada CEO facing scrutiny for inappropriate tweets (Canadian Running) Athletics Canada held an emergency board meeting to discuss the inappropriate tweet messages of it CEO, David Bedford.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		TCS becomes title sponsor and tech partner of Toronto Waterfront Marathon (Deccan Herald) Tata Consultancy Services is the new title sponsor of the 2022 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 16.
News From: Monday, January 17, 2022
	Louisiana Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Louisiana Marathon runners don't sweat cold conditions for 11th annual event (KSLA.com) Christopher Free won the 2022 Louisiana Marathon in 2:38:56 while Rebecca Franco won the women's run in 3:18:19.
	Maui Oceanfront Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Maui Oceanfront Marathon returns (The Maui News) Jerry White won the 2022 Maui Oceanfront Marathon in 2:56:52.
News From: Sunday, January 16, 2022
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2022 Boston Marathon jacket revealed (Canadian Running) Here is the first look at the 2022 Boston Marathon jacket.
	Houston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record-Breaking Day For D'Amato, Hall In Houston (Race Results Weekly) Keira D'Amato and Sara Hall broke the American records for the marathon and half-marathon, respectively, at the 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half-Marathon. D'Amato broke Deena Kastor's 16 year-old USA and North American record of 2:19:36, clocking 2:19:12. Hall broke Molly Huddle's USA and North American record of 1:07:25 set in Houston in 2018, running 1:07:15. Hall finished a distant second to Kenya's Vicoty Chepngeno who ran the fastest-ever half-marathon in North America at 1:05:03.
		Keira D'Amato breaks American marathon record in Houston (Canadian Running) Keira D'Amato finishing in 2:19:12 at the 2022 Houston Marathon broke the 16-year-old marathon record, 2:19:36, set by Deena Kastor in 2006.
	Louisiana Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Louisiana Marathon winner's journey to the finish line started 16 years ago on a hill in Ohio (The Advocate) Christopher Free won the 2022 Louisiana Marathon in 2:38.
	Redding Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Redding Marathon makes a comeback after pandemic pause (Action News Now) The 2022 Redding News was successfully held on Sunday, January 16.
		Redding Marathon is back and local brings home the gold. (ABC 7 KRCR) Blake Zufall won the 2022 Redding Marathon.
	Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Phoenix marathoner crosses finish line with more than 60 people with disabilities (12 News) The 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 16.
News From: Saturday, January 15, 2022
	Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		700 people participate in 26th Annual Run for Aviation (13wmaz.com) The 2022 Museum of Aviation Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, January 15.
News From: Friday, January 14, 2022
	Houston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lara Goes Home For Marathon Debut In Houston (Race Results Weekly) Frank Lara, a high school athlete at Strake Jesuit College Prep in Houston who went on to make the NCAA Track & Field Championships in the 10,000m three times, will run his debut marathon at the 2022 Houston Marathon.
	Louisiana Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Thousands of runners expected in Baton Rouge for Louisiana Marathon (WAFB 9) The 2022 Louisiana Marathon remains scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 16.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Strava launches a game-changing update (Canadian Running) Strava expanded its Maps tool to help runners plan their run - how to find restaurants, running stores and more while on the move.
News From: Thursday, January 13, 2022
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenenisa Bekele headlines fastest men's elite field ever in Boston (Canadian Running) Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele, with his 2:01:41 run that ranks as the second-fastest in history, leads the 2022 Boston Marathon elite men's field.
		Seven Of The Last Eight Men's Champions To Run 2022 Boston Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Organizers of the Boston Marathon announced a men's elite field today that includes seven of the last eight race winners for the 2022 event on April 18.
	Houston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		For elite North Jersey runner Roberta Groner, Houston Marathon could be a career milestone (northjersey.com) Elite runner Roberta Groner is hoping to qualify for the Olympic trials and beat the U.S. women's master marathon record at the 2022 Houston Marathon this Sunday, January 16.
	Mankato Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2022 Mankato Marathon Registration Now Open (KTOE News) Registration for the 2022 Mankato Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier set on October 15, is now open.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Listen while you run: OKC Memorial Marathon launches Run to Remember Podcast (Oklahoma News 4) The 2022 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon launched its motivational podcasts every Thursday leading up to race day on April 24.